Object: Promotional material for the Department of English, c. 1970?, front side.
Observations: 1) The complete absence of women and authors of color from the graphics and text is striking. 2) Perhaps British and American literature from several centuries provides elements of diversity? 3) No K-State purple? 4) “A college graduate with a degree in English” remains in “great demand” 40+ years on.
Observations: 1) Women — thanks to Virginia Woolf and the Brontes — have authored contributions to English literature. We await news of contributions to American literature. 2) “Modern buildings and classrooms, many air conditioned” still describes some of the buildings where we teach. (Hello, Eisenhower Hall!) 3) “A growing library with exciting plans for the immediate future” applies once again.
— Karin Westman, Department Head
K-State English 